Blue Ridge Marathon

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is one of the most distinctive road races in the United States, famous for branding itself as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon.” Held in Roanoke, Virginia, the race sends runners through steep climbs, sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views, and sections of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. The full marathon features more than 7,400 feet of elevation change, making it a bucket-list race for runners who want something far more demanding than a flat city marathon.